Review: GED math fractions in a recipe

What does 1/2 cup mean?

1/2 cup means half of a standard measuring cup, or 4 fluid ounces.

Difference between 1/3 and 1/4 cup?

1/3 cup is larger than 1/4 cup. 1/3 equals about 5.33 tablespoons, while 1/4 equals 4 tablespoons.

True or false: 3/4 cup = 6 tablespoons

False, because 3/4 cup = 12 tablespoons.

How to convert 1/2 cup to ounces?

Multiply 1/2 by 8 (since 1 cup = 8 ounces). 1/2 cup = 4 ounces.

What is 1/2 of a recipe requiring 2 cups?

1/2 of 2 cups is 1 cup.

What is a proper fraction?

A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator, like 2/3.

Fill in the blank: 3/8 is ___ than 1/2.

less than; 3/8 equals 0.375 while 1/2 equals 0.5.

Convert 3/4 cup to milliliters.

3/4 cup is approximately 177.44 milliliters.

True or false: 2/3 + 1/4 equals 5/12.

False, because 2/3 + 1/4 = 11/12.

What do you get when you multiply 1/2 by 3?

1/2 multiplied by 3 equals 3/2 or 1.5.

Difference between 1/3 cup and 2 tablespoons?

1/3 cup equals approximately 5.33 tablespoons, which is more than 2 tablespoons.

How many tablespoons in 1/4 cup?

1/4 cup equals 4 tablespoons.

True or false: 1/2 cup is the same as 4/8 cup.

True, because both represent the same quantity.

If a recipe calls for 1/2 tsp salt and you want to double it, how much do you need?

You need 1 tsp salt, since doubling 1/2 tsp gives you 1 tsp.

Convert 2/3 cup to fluid ounces.

2/3 cup is about 5.33 fluid ounces.

What is the sum of 1/4 and 2/4?

The sum is 3/4.

Fill in the blank: 1/2 is ___ than 3/8.

greater; 1/2 equals 0.5 and 3/8 equals 0.375.

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number combines a whole number and a fraction, like 1 1/2.